|
Biographical Note:
Currently the Editorial Director for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Thomas Gerbasi has covered combat sports for various publications for over 15 years. An award-winning member of the Boxing Writers Association of America, his work has also appeared in
The Independent,
Yahoo Sports,
The Daily Beast,
The Ring and ESPN. In addition, Mr. Gerbasi is the author of three boxing books, and his amateur boxing record was 0-1.
Publisher Marketing:
Go the distance with Boxing: The 100 Greatest Fighters and discover the most exceptional pound-for-pound fighters the sport has ever seen.
"If I were a sports betting person, I would bet that this book rises to the top of everyone's boxing collection whether that special place is on the coffee table or on the writing desk. It's a wonderful intergenerational "show and tell," an educational and emotional display of why boxing maintains its position as the world's greatest sport with the world's toughest athletes." --Colleen Aycock
Johnson. Robinson. Marciano. Ali. Leonard. Mayweather. Fury. Boxing is home to a championship pedigree like no other and
Boxing: The 100 Greatest Fighters presents the best to ever step into the ring.
Renowned author Tom Gerbasi of the Boxing Writers Association of America has combined his vast knowledge of combat-sport history with his deep connections to the fighting community to compile the most complete and definitive list of boxing greats to date. Featured in this book are revealing anecdotes about the fighters, rare documentation of historical fights, and a comprehensive collection of key stats.
THE 100: No sport is more competitive and storied than boxing--which fighters will make the cut and be crowned as one of the 100 greatest?
BEYOND THE RING: Go further into boxing history than ever before with essential anecdotes, compelling recounts, and stunning photographs of over 45 world champions!
HEAVYWEIGHT QUALITY: This hardcover volume provides a truly deluxe experience. With full-color photography of the highest caliber and a design firmly entrenched in the boxing tradition, this gorgeous coffee-table book is a unanimous decision.
Contributor Bio:Gerbasi, Thomas
Currently the Editorial Director for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Thomas Gerbasi has covered combat sports for various publications for over 15 years. An award-winning member of the Boxing Writers Association of America, his work has also appeared in
The Independent,
Yahoo Sports,
The Daily Beast,
The Ring and ESPN. In addition, Mr. Gerbasi is the author of three boxing books, and his amateur boxing record was 0-1.
|
